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2-Bedroom Cottage On Lake Ainlsie Private Beach, Enjoy Fishing & Swimming.

West Lake Ainslie accommodation with kitchen

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 672 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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INVERNESS, NS
  • Place, Trout Brook Provincial Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenora Inn and Distillery
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

West Lake Ainslie

On lake.At this West Lake Ainslie cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Ainslie and 9 miles (15 km) of Black River Bog Nature Reserve. Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ainslie - 22 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Trout Brook Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Cabot Links - 34 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 35 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 44 min drive - 32.7 km

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2-Bedroom Cottage On Lake Ainlsie Private Beach, Enjoy Fishing & Swimming.

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, sleeps 6 with pull out sofa bed situated on over an acre property with 300 feet of waterfront on Nova Scotia's largest natural fresh water lake. This home is only a 15 minute drive from Inverness, home to the world renowned Cabot Links/Cliffs golf courses and beautiful sandy ocean beaches. 35 minute drive to the Cabot trail and 12 minutes to Whycocomagh, and the Cape Breton Brasdor Lakes. Enjoy a swim, fishing and watersports from your backyard. The cottage also has high speed internet from Starlink.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 770 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not use the wood stove as it needs to be wet certified.
Please clean up dog poop on the lawn. There is a shovel in the garage and the dog poop can be put in the woods beside the garage.
Please park in front of the garage overhead vehicle door. Do not park on the lawn as there is a septic system.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04281327543920087-3089

Reviews

2-Bedroom Cottage On Lake Ainlsie Private Beach, Enjoy Fishing & Swimming. Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claudia D.

Great location with direct access to the lake.Didn’t have any low/cosy lighting throughout the property. No outdoor table, only chairs.Cleanliness needs to be improved, especially after pets having stayed at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhona S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a cute cabin, but too remote for us. The bedding, kitchen & bathroom themselves were clean. But we left after one night due to being uncomfortable after seeing how dirty the bathroom door was, inside and out. And a health risk, was to find the coffee filter with old and very mouldy coffee in it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Todd K.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clark B., British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for exploring the Cabot Trail.Very private and nice lakefront setting for sunrises.Cottage had all the basic necessities and was dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneva P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot, very peaceful and just a few steps to the lake - kids loved swimming in it Host was excellent to deal with - looking forward to going back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot. Beautiful view of trees and lake. Really secluded which I like. Kris is great to deal with - good communication. The cottage set-up is nice. Kris has it very, very well stocked. The water smells like sulphur which I believe is unavoidable due to the demands of water supply in that location. We just used bottled water and that was fine, no problem. A few lamps would be nice rather than just having the option of stark, overhead lighting. Maybe a standing one for the living/dining room and one on each of the bedroom's bedside tables. I was happy with our stay there. Thanks, Kris!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable cottage. The only thing I would suggest is sweeping down the windows and doorways to get rid of the spiders
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian M., Shilo

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome trip with friends.

It was a quaint cottage. Very isolated and quiet. CloseEnough to everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

We enjoy this property so much it is private and peaceful. The cottage sits on the lake with a we’ll built stairway to the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View!

We stayed at this property for 3 nights. Cheaper than staying along the loop and right on the water. The beds were comfortable, has all convenient amenities and a cute market not too far away. Only negative was the swarm of lady bugs inside. We would tidy up then have another one come on the counter, land on a glass etc shortly after - looked like a hive hatched in a window. I would also recommend a small bridge or planks along the one section of driveway at the bottom of the hill. All in all - we would stay again if we are back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celtic Colours

The house was quite nice overall. A little disappointing that the woodstove didn't work, especially as the weather was cool and wet. The water is quite soft, but tastes good; and the water heater works fine. We spent a chilly first night as the baseboard heaters were set to 10C (50F), and the control buttons are really tiny and hard to notice. A heads up from the owner would have been helpful. It was plenty warm once I found the controls. The setting is beautiful, and the stairs down to the lake are sturdy and look less than a year old. The biggest drawback was that the linens were washed in scented detergent and dryer sheets. It gave the bedrooms an old hotel smell they didn't need. I found it hard to sleep until the scent dissipated.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It was a wonderful place to stay with two amazingly comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolynn w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations

Beautiful location well-maintained all the amenities required Even to Windex
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Ainslie Hideaway

The cabin is secluded as in you can’t see your neighbors and right on the water. Lake Ainslie is beautiful lake! The cabin is small but comfortable and well-stocked with everything you’d need. Comfy beds, plenty of towels and a nice shower with plenty of hot water. The owner responded quickly when I had a question. Overall very satisfied with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C., Onanole, Manitoba, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Had a great weekend and enjoyed the private beach area, BBQ and fire pit. Nice quiet and secluded spot, and worked well as a base to tour around Cape Breton during the day to see Louisbourg and whale watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

Beautiful spot on a quiet and secluded lake. Host was wonderful and helpful, check in process nice and easy. Kitchen and bathroom were very clean. Had a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Our stay was great. Very relaxing. Had all the "comfort amenities" (stove, laundry, ac, wifi etc). Kris was awesome and had outstanding communication. He messaged us to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage

This is a beautiful, private property sitting on beautiful Lake Ainslie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and Quiet

What a wonderful spot to get away from it all. This cottage is in a very private location. It has a good bit of land for outdoor activities. A new set of stairs leads down to the waterfront. The cottage itself is rustic with modern amenities. The kitchen is clean and well stocked with cookware. There are also ample supplies for cleaning and personal hygiene. Host Kris was easily reached by phone for any questions. Shopping is available in Whycocomagh which is 15 minute drive. Inverness beach is also close by and well worth a visit. I would recommend this property for anyone looking for a private getaway with lots of space and a great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fishing trip

Beautifully located on Lake Ainsley. Steep walk down to shoreline, shallow entrance to the lake, perfect to use waders for fishing. Had lots of fun fishing in this lake and in the Whycocomagh area only 15min away.Tranquile and private setting. Lots of apples trees lining the driveway and mature birch, poplars and maple trees. Rabbits and many birds came to visit :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

West Lake Ainslee

We really enjoy this property. It sits on a beautiful (huge) lake and has amazing sunrises and sunsets. The cottage itself is very comfortable and privatr
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Escape.

If you want to recharge or reset your mind with the bliss of solitude, this is the place for you. Amazing scenery, peaceful and quiet, nice and clean. All the comforts of home included, plus amenities within 20 minutes if restock is needed. We had an amazing week and will definitley be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect long weekend

Relaxing get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burton C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility

Man I didnt excpect to be secluded but what a beautiful, relaxing piece of property ! 15 min either direction to some amazing little towns and the main beach The cottage was just what we wanted and if your lucky get to catch some great small mouth bass as we did ....highly recommend this place 10 star in my book !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage

This cottage is in a beautiful area. It is very private, peaceful and steps from Lake Ainslie. The owner was easily contacted and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023